Election Day Bustling With Voter Turn Out

Voting was brisk at the City of Oneonta’s polling place at Foothills Performing Arts Center as the midterms got underway. A voter there at 7:45 a.m. said she was the 142nd to cast ballots, a lot for that early. A Cooperstown voter said 79 ballots had been cast by 7:20 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, also higher than usual. Above, Election Inspector Judy Staruck, Schenevus, hands Michele Clapperton an “I Voted” sticker after she cast a ballot. “This is one of my favorite days of the year,” said Clapperton. “I love seeing everyone here exercising their Constitutional right.” Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)